WINGHAM - North Huron council has signed off on nearly $2 million in capital spending that will overhaul the arena’s aging refrigeration system and upgrade key road department equipment, approving new chillers for both the Wingham and Blyth arenas along with a vacuum street sweeper, excavator and a
Whitfield requests support for stronger homeowner self-defence calls by municipalities
WINGHAM - Coun. Lonnie Whitfield advocated for the stance of a letter to council from the consent agenda at the March 2 council meeting and requested the backing of other councillors to support a growing number of municipalities that are calling for stronger homeowner self-defence protections.
Joe Kerr Ltd. loses bid for North Huron gravel maintenance services; new company wins contract instead
After decades of providing North Huron with gravel maintenance services, local contractor Joe Kerr Ltd has lost its bid on a Request for Tenders (RFT) from the township for the supply and delivery of maintenance gravel, part of its annual rural roads maintenance program.
F.E. Madill Secondary School held its annual Living Library event on Feb. 25.
Several members of the community came to share their lives and work with students as ‘living books.’
Huron County Indigenous Housing and Homelessness planning strategy to include Indigenous voices
As part of the ongoing Huron County Housing and Homelessness planning strategy, a discussion panel was recently convened to explore local rural Indigenous community priorities and lived realities that intersect with housing stability (including safety, well-being, services, and access).
North Huron secures $3.5M for Blyth Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades
Phase 1 of the Blyth STP rehabilitation involves installing new filter and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems.
Reeve denounces ‘intimidation tactics’ as recording ban lifted by council
Reeve Paul Heffer used the opening of Monday night’s North Huron Council meeting to issue a warning about growing hostility toward municipal officials, after an altercation following last month’s meeting left Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer with “significant injuries” and unable to attend.
Leslie Motors successful bidder for new FDNH vehicle replacement
North Huron Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 with a cap from Leslie Motors for $85,575.00, plus applicable taxes, to replace the aging 2008 Dodge Ram currently serving as Squad 5 at the Wingham fire station.
Kindness Project collects over 50 blankets for families at Ronald McDonald House
Students at Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a Kindness Project fundraiser in February, making and collecting blankets to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in London.
North Huron receives provincial pothole grant
Director of Public Works Kevin Watson informed North Huron Council the township was successful in its application to the 2025 - 2026 Pothole Prevention and Repair Program.
CKNX announces anniversary line-up
Local radio station CKNX recently announced its upcoming 100th anniversary plans, highlighting the contributions of W.T. “Doc” Cruickshank and his 1926 informal transmission that “evolved into CKNX, now one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected radio stations.”
Volunteer of the year, lifetime achievement awards announced
The Wingham Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 19 at the Knights of Columbus Centre, updating members on activities and improvements completed in 2025 and informing them of their 2026 plans.
Event declared significant, alcohol sales allowed
The Township of North Huron Council has officially proclaimed the upcoming AC/DC tribute concert, hosted by Glassford Productions, at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on March 28, as a municipally-significant event.
Seniors Active Living in North Huron hosts two line-dancing classes
Organizers said requests for sessions on the dancing style were top of the list of events for local seniors.
St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church serves up pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
The tradition of celebrating Shrove Tuesday in Wingham continued on Feb. 17.
